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Vines by Common Name

Common Name Scientific Name Comments 
Bittersweet
Thumbnail picture of Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) vine. Select for larger images and more information.		 Celastrus scandens
  • Deciduous vine
  • Climbs by twining (requires support)
  • Flowers not showy
  • Fruit showy (dioecious); frequently used in dried flower arrangements
  • Sun
Boston Ivy
Thumbnail picture of Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) in fall maroon color growing on building. Select for larger images and more information.		 Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  • Deciduous vine
  • Climbs by root-like holdfasts
  • Maroon fall color
  • Latin: tricuspidata = '3 lobes'
Carolina Jasmine
Thumbnail picture closeup of Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) yellow tubular flowers Select for larger images and more information.		 Gelsemium sempervirens
  • Broadleaf evergreen vine
  • Climbs by twining (requires support)
  • Showy yellow flowers in February/March
  • Best flowering in full sun
Clematis
Thumbnail picture closeup of Clematis (Clematis hybrids) pink star-shaped flowers Select for larger images and more information.		 Clematis hybrids
  • Deciduous vine
  • Twining vine (requires support)
  • Known for beautiful, large flowers; white, pink, purple in May
  • Keep roots shaded and moist
Common Tumpetcreeper
Thumbnail picture closeup of Common Trumpetcreeper (Campsis radicans) orange tubular flowers Select for larger images and more information.		 Campsis radicans
  • Vigorous, deciduous vine
  • Climbs by root-like holdfasts
  • Beautiful tubular, orange/red flowers in summer
  • Fruit pod (capsule) 5 to 8" long
  • sun
Confederate Jasmine
Thumbnail picture closeup of Conferderate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) white star-shaped flowers Select for larger images and more information.		 Trachelospermum jasminoides
  • Broadleaf evergreen ground cover/vine (requires support for vine)
  • Glossy, dark green leaves
  • Showy, white stars in April/May
  • Zone 8
Creeping Fig;
Climbing Fig
Thumbnail picture closeup of Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) juvenile and adult leaves Select for larger images and more information.		 Ficus pumila
  • Broadleaf evergreen vine
  • Climbs by aerial rootlets (attaches to structures)
  • Zone 8 (7)
  • Juvenile: leaves smaller and cling tighter to wall; adult: leaves larger, plant sticks out further, flowers and fruits
  • Sun or shade
Crossvine
Thumbnail picture of Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) yellow-orange flowers Select for larger images and more information.		 Bignonia capreolata
  • Semi-evergreen, native vine
  • Climbs by twining and tendrils
  • Beautiful trumpet shaped flowers in April, orange/yellow/red with darker tube
Fiveleaf Akebia
Thumbnail picture of Fiveleaf Akebia (Akebia quinata) five-leaflet leaf structure. Select for larger images and more information.		 Akebia quinata
  • Semi-evergreen/deciduous vine
  • 5 leaflets (Latin: quintus)
  • Light rose-purple flowers typically lost in foliage
  • Aggressive twining vine
  • Sun or shade
Grape
Thumbnail picture closeup of Grape (Vitis sp.) vine with reddish leaves and fruit cluster. Select for larger image and more information.		 Vitis sp.
  • Deciduous vine
  • Full sun
  • Twining vine (requires support)
  • Edible fruits
Japanese Honeysuckle *
Thumbnail picture closeup of Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) white flowers Select for larger images and more information.		 Lonicera japonica
  • Semi-evergreen vine/ground cover in Arkansas
  • White flowers in late spring; black berry
  • Climbs by twining
  • Invasive; avoid using in landscapes
Trumpet Honeysuckle
Thumbnail picture closeup of Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonciera sempervirens)) orange tubular flowers Select for larger images and more information.		 Lonicera sempervirens
  • Deciduous vine
  • Spectacular tubular, yellow or yellow/orange or red flowers in April; great for hummingbirds
  • Twining vine
Virginia Creeper
Thumbnail picture closeup of Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) leaves and fruit Select for larger images and more information.		 Parthenocissus quinquefolia
  • Deciduous vine
  • Climbs by adhesive tendrils (sticks to structures)
  • Maroon fall color
  • Sun or shade
  • Quinquefolia = 5 leaflets (Latin: quintus)
Wisteria
Thumbnail picture closeup of Wisteria (Wisteria sp.) purple cascading flower panicles. Select for larger images and more information.		 Wisteria sp.
  • Deciduous vine
  • Spectacular, fragrant purple (or white) flower panicles in April
  • Twining vine (requires support)
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